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Oh I should've been more clear I'm sorry bout' that. A digital readout for the voltage. And I've been using the Cyclone 360 power supply unit but I am hoping to build one with a cleaner power source, such as a power supply for a PC or something of that nature. Thanks again for any help.

Ok I've just found out that I can use pretty much any power supply for my tattoo machine. I cut and stripped the cord for a "plug in class 2 transformer" power supply for a dvd recorder ( Input: 120V 60Hz 12W. Output: 9VDC 500mA) and hooked it up to a cheap machine I have, and it worked great. Now my question is: What will I need and how can I take a PS such as this and make the Voltage adjustable and tie in my footswitch to run my tattoo machines?
I'm wanting my finished product to be used in an old 1/18 scale diecast model car to use as my tattoo machine power supply. I've seen people use them before with a laptop PS,but never told how to do it. Thanks for your help with this.

this is an old topic but what the heck I'll through my 2 cents in just in case you are still searching. You can get a digital Voltage panel meter off of Ebay for cheap, I usually get 3 for 14 bucks shipped straight from Hong Kong. They are already made modules you just integrate it into your circuit. I have put together a simple variable power supply circuit see link below.